The Ultimate Guide to Retail technologies

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Also known as RetailTech.

Retail technologies encompass a wide range of innovations transforming how retailers operate, interact with customers, and manage their supply chains. From in-store solutions like self-checkout counters and contactless payments to advanced cloud-based systems and AI-powered platforms, these technologies aim to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and enable seamless omnichannel strategies.

Recent developments highlight the growing adoption of hybrid cloud infrastructure, augmented reality shopping experiences, and sophisticated retail media platforms. Retailers are also focusing on data-driven marketing, personalized AI assistants, and fortified cybersecurity measures to adapt to evolving consumer expectations and safeguard trust. Exploring these stories provides valuable insights into the dynamic intersection of technology and retail, illustrating how digital transformation is essential for staying competitive in today’s market.

Recent news
Retailers face peak season losses as supply chain woes persist
About Supply Chain
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Peak unveils Agentic AI suite to boost retail & manufacturing
About Manufacturing
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Dentsu integrates eye-tracking data for media planning
About Sales
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain
About Machine learning
Thu, 8th May 2025
Adobe & Estée Lauder partner on GenAI projects
About Cloud Services
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Motorola unveils V200 body camera for frontline safety
About Physical Security
Fri, 10th Jan 2025
Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce
About Credit card fraud
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Valtech launches connector bridging Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Optimizely for retailers
About Business Intelligence
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
What this drinks retailer did to boost customer conversion to almost 100%
About Marketing
Mon, 14th Aug 2023
Manhattan Associates predicts retail tech trends for 2023
About Robotics
Wed, 18th Jan 2023
Microsoft to launch dedicated cloud service for retail sector
About Supply Chain
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
Retailers turn to eCommerce to keep business thriving - Zebra Technologies report
About Point of Sale
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Digital transformation has become 'unstoppable' and essential for retailers, study finds
About Unified Communications
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
Retailers look to hybrid cloud as they search for flexibility - report
About Hybrid Cloud
Wed, 15th Jan 2020
Noel Leeming launches new protection plan
About Retail
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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